Sue Heon (2019) - Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame

Sue Heon

Induction:
2019
Class:
1986

Heon set new standards of greatness for Pitt swimming during her remarkable career that spanned from 1981-85. She was an 11-time All-American, earning national accolades in each season of her collegiate career. Heon independently earned honors in the 400 individual medley (three times), 500 freestyle (twice), 1650 freestyle (twice) and the 200 backstroke. She also was part of three All-America relay teams (twice as a member of the 800 free relay and once in the 400 medley relay). Heon was a nine-time individual Big East champion and two-time relay champion. At the conclusion of her Pitt career, Heon held seven different school records. She represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, finishing fourth in the 400 individual medley.